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Sunday, February 1, 2026
TopicFarm reforms

Topic: Farm reforms

Modi’s reform momentum has finally hit a wall

The reversal of farm laws and a possible stalling of the new labour codes could be the beginning of two years of inertia as India gets closer to the 2024 elections.

Stan Swamy’s death tragic. Courts must reflect on UAPA’s draconian bail provisions

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Farm income could see ‘massive increase’ in a few years with agritech help, report says

Bain and Company report says technological and regulatory changes could see agri sector value grow by $30-35 billion by 2025.

Direct payments to farmers will work if govts can be agile, flexible like arhatiyas

If the Modi govt wants to strengthen terms of engagement of farmers in markets, it must replace the need for multiple services that arhatiyas provide farmers.

Even Montek panel wanted to reform Punjab farming like Modi govt. But Amarinder got cold feet

The committee, appointed to recommend post-Covid economic strategy, criticised APMCs’ hold on agriculture and wanted more private players in its marketing.

India can grow in double digits in post-Covid decade, but needs more reforms — Panagariya

Speaking to ThePrint, ex-NITI Aayog vice-chief Arvind Panagariya calls for privatisation of public firms, trade liberalisation & more relaxation in labour laws by states, but no Covid cess.

Off The Cuff with Dr Rupinder Singh Sodhi

Watch this conversation between ThePrint's Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta and Amul's managing director R.S. Sodhi, as they discuss farming, farm reforms, the country's changing consumption habits and Amul's future business plans at length. Sodhi argues that the three farm laws passed last year are beneficial for the farmers but the government has failed in communicating their benefits. Politicisation of...

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Rising numbers of unemployed graduates will destabilise social structure: Kalam at UGC event

On 28 December 2003, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam delivered an address to mark the 50th anniversary of the UGC in New Delhi, outlining the role of the education sector and universities in national development.

What to expect from Union Budget 2026: Balancing jobs push with fiscal discipline

Trade tensions with US have raised concerns, prompting the Modi govt to overhaul labour laws and cut consumption tax to spur domestic demand. The Budget will build on those steps.

During Op Sindoor, hackers targeted NSE website 40 crore times in 10 minutes, Exchange CEO says

NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan was speaking at Off The Cuff event hosted by ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta. He said that NSE, on average, sees 20 crore cyberattacks each day.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

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